Seeking Mentors

Thunderbird Youth Academy is always seeking caring individuals who want to support our youth.  The mentor relationship with a TYA Cadet can be the most important contact he/she may have while attending the Academy and continue for 12-months after graduation.

To become a Mentor you must meet the following criteria:

• Same gender as youth;
• At least 21 years of age;
• Reside within a reasonable distance of the cadet;
• Not be a member of the family, nor a resident in the same household as the cadet;
• Agree to a criminal background check.

The overall expectations are:

• Attend training provided by the program.
• Begin building a relationship with the cadet during the Residential phase.
• Continue the mentor-mentee relationship through visits, mail or email, and telephone during the Post-Residential phase.
• Submit a monthly progress report to the ChalleNGe program.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor for one of TYA's fine cadets, please fill out an application.